My favourite monolingual dictionary
Having looked at a number of monolingual print dictionaries in class last week, I have decided to buy the Oxford Advanced Learners Dictionary. The OALD is my first choice because I like its well-structured and easy-to-read layout. Already on the outside, it convinces with the letters of the alphabet written on the foregde, which saves a lot of time when searching for the right letter. On the inside, your eyes can clearly distinguish between a word and its description, which makes it easier to find the word you are looking for. In addition, it does not confuse with many different colors, but is printed in a pleasant combination of black and blue. While other dictionaries provide colorful pictures on ervery page, the OALD uses small black and white pictures which help users to visualize words which are difficult to describe. Another very helpful tool is the pronunciation guide on every second page, which saves having to look it up on the front page. Last but not least, you can find very nicely illustrated pictures in the back, divided into different topics such as instruments, clothes and food. All these aspects together make the OALD a very clearly-structured monolingual dictionary worth buying.
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